Director, Creative Development & Production

OBB Media; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 140 000 - 200 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading media production company in California is seeking a Director of Creative Development & Production to lead and manage high-quality content projects across digital, film, and television. This senior role involves overseeing project ideation, development, and production while ensuring creative excellence and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in the media industry, project management skills, and a hands-on approach to creative production. Strong communication and collaboration abilities are essential for this fast-paced role.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of producing and development experience, including on-set.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop and produce high-quality content across multiple verticals.
• Oversee project management in both production and post-production.
• Build and maintain relationships with partners, talent, and brands.
• Oversee post-production and editing, manage calendars and deliverables.
• Create and pitch new digital/branded concepts for consideration.
• Liaise with networks, brands, and talent throughout production lifecycle.

Connaissances

Creative thinking

Project management

Communication

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Budget management

Avid Media Composer

Formation

Bachelor's degree or relevant work experience

Outils

Adobe Premiere Pro

Avid Media Composer

Description du poste

The Director, Creative Development & Production is a senior creative leader responsible for developing, producing, and delivering high-quality content across OBB Media’s digital, branded, film, and television verticals. This role sits at the intersection of creative ideation and execution—guiding projects from early concept and pitch through production, post-production, and delivery.

Working closely with the SVP, Creative Development & Production, executive producers, production and post-production teams, brand partners, talent, and external stakeholders, the Director, Creative Development & Production ensures creative excellence, operational efficiency, and alignment with OBB’s storytelling standards and business objectives. The ideal candidate is a hands-on creative producer with strong development instincts, exceptional project management skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work across digital, branded, film, TV and live event/specials verticals to both ideate and realize projects from concept to delivery.
• Develop creative concepts, conduct research, manage budgets, and support internal teams including production, post-production, and marketing for existing and new series.
• Oversee creative production with internal and external executive producers and in collaboration with OBB’s production department.
• Oversee post-production and editorial on projects, managing post-production calendars, budgets, deliverables, timelines, and giving notes on cuts.
• Create and pitch new digital/branded and premium concepts for consideration.
• Respond to creative briefs from brands, then oversee production of go-forward concepts.
• Identify creators, talent and IP for content development.
• Build and maintain relationships with partners, brands, talent, creators, crew, and vendors.
• Work with internal teams as well as external partner’s marketing teams to create project-specific marketing materials and strategize distribution.
• Liaise with networks, brands and talent during pre-production, production and post, alongside EPs to ensure thorough communication through the life of a project.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience in lieu thereof.
• 7+ years of producing and development experience (including on-set production experience) spanning branded, network, streamers, etc.
• Ability to think creatively and flexibly, developing and producing properties in a wide range of formats, tailored to tell the story the best way, and reach the audience where they are. Ability to recognize if a brief or storytelling opportunity is best suited for a film, series, digital format, live event, or otherwise, and develop accordingly.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects efficiently in a fast-paced environment while delivering outstanding results.
• Exceptional project management, verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Technical proficiency in Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.
• Understanding of development, production and post-production processes.
• Ability to review content containing rapid flashes or alternating patterns of different colors.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, ability to work effectively within a team environment and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to stand, sit, walk up and down stairs.
• Must be able to work in a seated position for long periods.
• Must be able to use fingers, hands and arms at a computer keyboard for long periods of time.
• Must be able to speak clearly and distinctly, and hear and be heard and understood in person and by telephone.
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, walk up and down stairs and frequently lift up to 30 pounds (and occasionally up to 50 pounds).
• Must be able to visually and physically inspect areas of the work site.
• Must be able to work in a standing and/or walking position for long periods of time.
• Must be able to drive, have reliable transportation, a valid license and valid insurance (mileage is reimbursable).
• Some travel is required for this role. Must be able to travel by car and airplane.